“I’ve realized that real life is now. The decisions I make today matter. My attitude and effort and the way I show up for others matters. I don’t know what I want long term, and that’s okay. I’m evolving, and this town can’t stop me.” “Shit.” He shook his head, taking off his glasses. For a moment, we were both silent. He lowered his chin and cleaned his lenses on his T-shirt, lifting the hem up just enough to reveal a tiny sliver of abs.
